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Australian Insurers Drive Resilience Through Advanced Natural Catastrophe (Nat Cat) Claims Handling
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (504+ words) Compared to other nations around the globe, Australia faces outsized costs for climate related catastrophic events like floods, droughts and wildfires as highlighted in the recent Insurance Catastrophe Resilience Report 202425 issued by the Insurance Council of Australia1. The consequences are intensifying…...
The Teals and Climate 200: If They Become a Party, Canberra Will Have Another Power Bloc
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (725+ words) The rise of the Teal independents already reshaped the political map by removing senior Liberal figures from previously safe metropolitan seats. But a bigger question is now emerging inside political circles: What would happen if the Teals formally unite into…...
The Teals: Can They Spoil Australia's New Attraction to One Nation?
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (733+ words) Australian politics is shifting again. For years, the dominant national contest revolved around Labor versus the Coalition. Then came the rise of the Teals " affluent, climate-focused independents who disrupted traditional Liberal Party strongholds and reshaped the parliamentary landscape. Now another…...
An Iran Deal Seems Imminent: What Will Opening the Strait of Hormuz Do for Australians?
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (1010+ words) For months, the Strait of Hormuz has become one of the most closely watched waterways on earth. Now, with reports suggesting a US-Iran agreement may be close and the reopening of the Strait potentially part of the deal, global markets…...
Cost of Living in Australia: Inflation " It is the worst it has been in the last 20 years
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (939+ words) The question many Australians are now asking is simple: is this the worst inflation period the country has experienced in the last 20 years? The answer is complicated. In some respects, the current inflation cycle is not the highest on paper....
Remote's Modern Payroll Platform Surpasses 300% Growth, Fueling Shift to Become the Leading Global Employment Infrastructure for Australian Businesses
20+ hour, 46+ min ago (412+ words) Remote's Modern Payroll Platform Surpasses 300% Growth, Fueling S" The Times Australia - Remote MCP gives any AI agent a live, secure connection to Remote's payroll, contracts, compliance data, and org structure, with no API keys, no exports, and no custom integrations…...
Modern Wall Cladding Trends for Australian Homes and Apartments in 2026
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (888+ words) Australia's residential construction and renovation market is evolving rapidly in 2026. Homeowners, apartment developers, and interior designers are placing greater emphasis on modern aesthetics, durability, sustainability, and cost-effective installation solutions. As a result, wall cladding materials are becoming one of the…...
7th Drive Targets National Expansion with Subscription Model Shift
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (418+ words) Gold Coast-based premium car hire company 7th Drive is accelerating its growth strategy, evolving beyond traditional car hire into a subscription-led model as demand for flexible vehicle access continues to rise. Founded in 2014, the business has grown to a fleet of…...
One Nation Eyes A National Breakthrough As Major Parties Face Voter Revolt
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (703+ words) Australia's political landscape is shifting again, and this time Pauline Hanson and One Nation believe the conditions are aligning for one of the party's strongest federal performances in years. The party is now openly discussing opportunities well beyond its traditional…...
The Noise Around the 2026 Federal Budget Does Not Match the Reality for Most Property Investors
22+ hour, 32+ min ago (570+ words) Every time the government changes the rules around property investment, the same thing happens. Phones ring, inboxes fill, and investors who have been quietly building wealth for years suddenly wonder if the ground has shifted beneath them. After the 2026 Federal…...